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Weather & Climate in Montreal, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montreal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9685°N, 92.5913°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 149 km | 21 km |
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 8 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri | M2.6 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.6 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 46 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
400 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 275 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 69 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 79 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 41 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 47 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 69 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 47 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 50 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 92 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 84 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 75 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 22 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 79 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 88 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 94 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 71 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 87 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 65 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 98 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | EF2 | 70 km | 9.5 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 30 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 29 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 31 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 28 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 57 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 26 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 33 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 49 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 77 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 29 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 32 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 35 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 19 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 61 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 31 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 28 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,831 | 61 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 56 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 31 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,590 | 29 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Montreal has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.7").